Wrapping her arms around her soon-to-be husband, Bindi Irwin was the picture of happiness just moments after her boyfriend of six years, Chandler Powell, got down on bended knee at Australia Zoo and popped the question on her 21st birthday.
WATCH: Bindi Irwin announces engagement to Chandler Powell
As reported in New Idea last week, it was a double celebration for the lovebirds and if they do tie the knot before the end of the year, it may not be long before the couple welcome a little addition to the Irwin family!
Bindi would no doubt be keen to have a baby soon to give Terri a grandchild. “Honestly, all I want in life is Mum’s happiness,” Bindi previously revealed.
The wildlife warrior and her wakeboarder beau took to social media last week to announce their engagement by sharing a series of photos.
“July 24th 2019. On my birthday I said ‘yes’ and ‘forever’ to the love of my life,” Bindi captioned the snaps, which show off her stunning ring.
“Chandler was incredibly thoughtful when he chose it, the ring captures the essence of who I am (with its vintage flair) and our life together with the twisted band and scattered diamonds.”
Of course, proud mum Terri also couldn’t contain her excitement. “I am so very happy, and I know Steve would be too,” she tweeted.
While Bindi and Chandler have only just announced the news, friends, family and fans are already talking about where the couple might say ‘I do’.
With Australia Zoo in the Sunshine Coast such an important part of their relationship – and the location of the proposal – the venue could be part of their big day.
And with Bindi and Chandler both sharing special relationships with celebrities, including Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, Australian singing sisters The Veronicas and comedian Rove McManus, the guest list will most likely be filled with big names, with the Irwins’ good friend, actor Russell Crowe, at the top of the list.
The Hollywood star was a close pal of Steve Irwin’s and shares a special friendship with Terri, so Russell may play a special role in the wedding, like offering his Coffs Harbour home as a venue or walking Bindi down the aisle.
The 55-year-old actor posted a beautiful tribute to mark Bindi’s 21st birthday and gifted her a very expensive watch.
“I do really, really think the world of him,” Terri said of her relationship with the Gladiator star earlier this year.
“He loves wildlife, he is very considerate about helping what we are doing and he is a good guy.”
Meanwhile, Bindi’s younger brother Robert, 15 – who helped Chandler with the proposal by capturing pictures of the special moment – will no doubt be a groomsman at his sister’s big day and may even get behind the camera again to take photos of the celebration.
“I am beyond happy,” Robert said on social media of Bindi’s engagement, adding he couldn’t think of
a better couple. “You are true soulmates and have always been so completely perfect for each other.”
Remembering her father, Bindi previously said in an interview: “Mum and Robert and I have talked about that a lot. We think Dad would have loved Chandler.”
For more, see this week’s New Idea – out now!
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